Scary side of trucking

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by hopeful eyes, Jul 25, 2020.

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  1. Jul 25, 2020 #11
    hopeful eyes

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    Lol. I am 30 and single. I have some money saved up and my car is paid off. As a trucker, making $4000/month, I think I can afford an F-150. I will trade my car and put down some money too. No more Uber. My F-150 will be MINE!
     
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  3. Jul 25, 2020 #12
    rachi

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    Where you gonna get the money lol?
     
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  4. Jul 25, 2020 #13
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    Its not that easy starting out. Your not going to bring home $4000 month. After a year or two but not right off. At least your choosing a good pickup truck!
     
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  5. Jul 25, 2020 #14
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    I can live on $3000 even. I hate DC and hate Uber. Swift lady told me I will be paid $1,050 a week. And I will get an off day every two weeks she said.
     
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  7. Jul 25, 2020 #15
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    Buy a Ram and have something worth owning.
     
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  8. Jul 25, 2020 #16
    hopeful eyes

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    Fords are more durable. No?
     
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  9. Jul 25, 2020 #17
    rachi

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    Your dispatcher and load planner will determine how much money you make. If you run hard and dont be late they will take care of you. You will have to prove yourself first. A driver that whines and complains or is late will go broke.
     
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  10. Jul 25, 2020 #18
    olddog_newtricks

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    No they aren't. I wish now that I had never traded my Ram for this Ford.
     
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  11. Jul 25, 2020 #19
    rachi

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    Real men and women drive a Ford!!
     
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  12. Jul 25, 2020 #20
    hopeful eyes

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    Roger. I will remember that. I will be their slave for the first 18 months.
     
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